Senior System Administrator

How you will contribute to our National Security and Defense mission:

This individual will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Linux and Windows-based systems in a secure environment. This role is an in-person role that is co-located with our government customer's organization at WPAFB.

You'll be a great fit for this role if:
You have a passion for information technology, defense, and space systems and advanced technologies.
You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our troops the best possible tools.
Paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment is a skill you excel at.
You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself.
You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work.

Responsibilities:

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:
Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, hardware, virtual environments, and network devices to meet program needs
Perform system hardening to ensure compliance with established security policies
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
Implement and maintain system backups and disaster recovery procedures
Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement
Collaborate with other IT staff to ensure system stability and availability
Provide technical support to end-users
Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and procedures
Install and maintain DevSecOps tools (GitLab, Artifactory, etc.)
Install and maintain ACAS suite of tools
Working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as RMF, DISA STIGs, and NIST 800-53

Qualifications Required:
Working knowledge of Windows server administration
6+ years of experience administering Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Experience with system standup and configuration including group policy
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in systems administration
Ability to work unsupervised in a lead role
Previous work supporting test or research and development environments
Coordinate with program stakeholders, engineers, and other IT professionals to align system capabilities with mission objectives
Provide technical expertise and recommendations for system improvements and upgrades
Must have in-depth knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards. Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners

Certifications Required:
CompTIA Security+

Education:
Master's degree in an IT-related field (e.g., cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering) with 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Additional experience will be considered in lieu of education requirements.

Even better if you have these desired skills:
Experience as a Data Transfer Agent (DTA)
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
Experience with configuration management, automation tools, and scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python, Puppet, Chef).
Additional certifications of ISC2 CCSP; CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+), Linux+; RHCSA

Clearance Requirements:
Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility).

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.